About the Rhinoceros Hornbill
The rhinoceros hornbill is a large species of forest hornbill (Bucerotidae). In captivity it can live for up to 35 years. It is found in lowland and montane, tropical and subtropical climates and in mountain rain forests up to 1,400 metres in Borneo, Sumatra, Java, the Malay Peninsula, Singapore, and southern Thailand.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Hornbills (Bucerotidae) |
| Species | Buceros rhinoceros |
| Species Codes | rhihor1, RHHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rhinoceros Hornbill belong to?
The Rhinoceros Hornbill (Buceros rhinoceros) belongs to the Hornbills family (Bucerotidae), in the order Bucerotiformes.
How can I identify the Rhinoceros Hornbill?
The rhinoceros hornbill is a large species of forest hornbill (Bucerotidae). In captivity it can live for up to 35 years. It is found in lowland and montane, tropical and subtropical climates and in mountain rain forests up to 1,400 metres in Borneo, Sumatra, Java, the Malay Peninsula, Singapore, an...
Where can I report a Rhinoceros Hornbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Rhinoceros Hornbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rhihor1, or on iNaturalist.
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